Instructional Designer, DLI

About Us

Kennesaw State University is one of the 50 largest public institutions in the country, offering more than 190 undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees to empower our 47,000 students to become thought leaders, lifelong learners, and informed global citizens. Our entrepreneurial spirit, high‑impact research, and Division I athletics draw students from throughout the region and from more than 100 countries across the globe.

(Primary Location for Job Responsibilities) Our Kennesaw campus is located at 1000 Chastain Road NW, Kennesaw, GA 30144. Our Marietta campus is located at 1100 South Marietta Parkway, Marietta, GA 30060.

Creates and implements technology solutions and pedagogical strategies by providing technical support to faculty. Provides support to faculty in designing online, hybrid, and open courses that promote student learning. Offers instructional design support and guidance to subject matter experts in the creation of course content. Works collaboratively with other development team members in the production of courses with a focus on sustainable course design.

Provides general and technical advice to faculty during course design and development. Supports faculty in the use of learning analytics.

• Consults with faculty on a wide variety of issues or concerns to improve courses by integrating research‑based practices
• Supports faculty in implementing engaging, research‑based activities in online, hybrid, and face‑to‑face courses to support student success
• Works within the learning management system to provide faculty with course design assistance
• Assists faculty with hands‑on support for online course design and development
• Designs, develops, and implements micro‑learning packages for faculty development
• Assists in the creation of learning objects based on faculty and college needs
• Provides support for faculty teaching, using technologies, developing, and revising online courses, etc.
• Works with team to provide follow‑up support for faculty attending professional development
• Plans and designs online training programs for faculty who will be developing and teaching online courses
• Monitors, documents, tracks, and reports on work performed and outcomes
• Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and instruction design theory through research and professional activities

• Educational Requirements
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  Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education in Instructional Design, Technical Communications, Instructional Technology, Education, Learning Science, or another related field
• Required Experience
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  Three (3) years of related work experience

• Accessibility professional certifications (e.g., CPACC or WAS)
• Quality Matters Applying the Rubric Certification (APPQMR) or equivalent such as OSCQR
• PMP, CPTD, CPT or other recognized professional accreditation related to the field of instructional design
• Knowledge of instructional design methods and practices
• Knowledge of instructional assessment practices and the use of learning analytics to support student success
• Knowledge and experience with Desire2
  
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• An advanced degree from an accredited institution of higher education in a related field
• Previous experience in higher education and technology‑enhanced teaching and learning
• Experience using innovative technologies and research‑based techniques for technology‑enhanced learning
• Experience developing online courses for higher education
• Experience with graphic design and video production

• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  Able to handle multiple tasks or projects at one time meeting assigned deadlines
• Awareness of copyright considerations for web content
• Knowledge of emerging trends in educational technology
• Knowledge of tools and techniques for technology‑enhanced learning
• Knowledge of foundational learning science, pedagogical, and instructional design research
• Awareness of rubrics and processes for evaluating online course design and/or facilitation
• Excellent interpersonal, initiative, teamwork, problem‑solving, independent judgment, organization, communication (verbal and written), time management,…